Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Broad Cove.

The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We get a little taste of action early on, but then it goes quiet for a long stretch. The real payoff is tucked away at the end of the period, and honestly, that's the only time I'd be getting too excited.

Friday 17th kicks things off with some small, clean waves. The morning sees a modest 2ft swell from the SSW, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping things tidy. The energy is weak (68), but it's a start. The afternoon picks up a bit to 3ft with a clean offshore wind, and the energy bumps up to moderate (136). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Saturday 18th morning offers a tiny 1ft SE swell with a very long period of 13 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, but it's just too small to do much with. The energy is weak (65). The afternoon gets messy with a 3ft SSW windswell and a fresh cross-shore wind, making it a write-off.

Then we hit a real dry spell. Sunday 19th brings a 7ft swell, but it's blown out by a strong cross-shore wind. While the energy is strong (452), the conditions are poor. The afternoon is a bit cleaner with a 6ft swell, but it's still a marginal call. Monday 20th afternoon is the first glimmer of hope, with a 4ft SSW swell, a clean cross-offshore breeze, and moderate energy (340). It's a solid, fun-sized wave, but it's a one-off.

From Tuesday 21st all the way through to Thursday 31st July, the forecast is grim. A long stretch of onshore or cross-onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and generally poor surf quality. There are a few pulses of swell, like an 8ft south swell on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd, but the wind is just too strong, making it a messy, blown-out mess. The energy is strong (787 and 2006), but it's a washout for a paddle board. Honestly, if you're into kiting, that Wednesday and Thursday might look more interesting than a surf.

The whole story changes when we flip the calendar to August. Saturday 1st August is the standout. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell with a clean, glassy cross-offshore wind. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, around 60°. The energy is ramping up to strong (765). But it's the afternoon that's the real gem. We're looking at a 7ft SSW swell, a clean offshore breeze, and a solid 10-second period – that's proper groundswell. The energy is very strong (1285). This is expert territory size-wise, but if you've got the skills, the conditions are set to be absolutely spot-on. This is the one to wait for.

So, a lot of waiting, but that first day of August looks like it will be well worth the patience.

- Rusty

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